A mirage by night It's unheard of right? Deep blue velvet folds Twinkling with sequins Visions to behold A mysterious sight Appeared my delight In gossamer gown Cobwebs falling down? An apparition Brought from beyond this life? spectral cognition Has she brought me down I meant her to drown I saw the vile kiss Pain and disbelief I knew naught amiss Not played for a clown I left her face down Mirage it must be A phantom for me? I saw in the tomb I could see her corpse Flowers all round strewn From my beloved Aimee In guilt I must flee